GSTR 9 Automated Tool with Reconciliation & Simplified Reporting

With the GST annual compliance deadline approaching, a newly developed tool streamlines the preparation and reporting of GST returns at the GSTIN level. The tool addresses challenges arising from multiple circulars and recent GSTN FAQs on GSTR 9, which often make it difficult for users to identify the correct reporting tables. Leveraging an intelligent identification system, the tool automatically maps user data to the appropriate tables, reducing errors and manual intervention.

Salient features of GSTR 9 Automated Tool

1. The tool supports data entry of up to 1,00,000 rows, both for Output tax register and Input tax register making it suitable for handling large data volumes.

2. It automates the reporting of both Output tax and Input tax credit tables making it comprehensive and extremely easy to use.

3. As mentioned above, based on the user’s inputs, the tool automatically identifies the appropriate tables for reporting, eliminating the need for any manual intervention.

4. Data entry is simplified through a standard 28 column format and a standard 32 column format for Output tax register and Input tax register respectively with most of the required fields typically generated from the user’s ERP system.

5. An inbuilt auto reconciliation feature matches taxes paid during the year with the tax liability computed from GSTR 9 data, and provides clear reconciliation reasons for any variances.

6. The tool allows the user to upload the complete output tax register and input tax register in the prescribed 28 and 32 column format respectively, covering all GSTINs at the entity level. The system then generates GSTIN wise output automatically, ensuring entity level record management without the need for manual GSTIN wise filtering.

  Based on the Input Tax Register entered by the user, the tool auto computes Table 8C and in accordance with the  GSTR 9 FY 24-25 Full.xlsb

latest GSTN FAQ, aims to keep Table 8D at zero, assuming the data entered and the year round reporting are accurate.

How to use the tool

1. Begin by compiling the list of GSTINs for your entity.

2. Enter your data into the tool using the prescribed 28 column output tax register format and prescribed 32 column input tax register format

3. Provide the required Yes/No (Y/N) inputs and other basic inputs wherever indicated in the column headers.

4. Input required details where cells are highlighted in light green in GSTR 9 sheet.

5. Once all data has been entered correctly, simply select the desired GSTIN from the dropdown in the GSTR 9 sheet to instantly generate the output with no complex macros or long processing times.

6. Despite the tool’s high level of automation, users must conduct a thorough meticulous review of all generated output prior to reporting it on the GST Portal. Exercising strict discretion is not optional.